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Community calendar (May 29 - June 2)

A class series titled "Good-bye Guilt" will take place from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. today and on June 5 and 12 in education rooms, Billy Casper Wellness Center. Attend one, some, or all classes. Each class will start with a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by 20-25 minutes of commentary. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Free and open to the public. Info: (575) 313-4087.

The Silver City Rotary Club meets at noon today at the Thomas B. McDonald Student Memorial Center, WNMU campus.

Grant County Relay for Life will be holding a team captain's meeting at 5:30 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn Express. A count of all team members will be taken at this meeting so that T-shirts can be ordered.

Gila Farmers Market will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at 414 Highway 211 in Gila. Info: (575) 535-2729.

SOUPer Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Soup, bread, dessert and drink for $6. Take outs available. Info: (575) 538-5754 or (575) 574-2724.

Alzheimer s and Dementia Care Givers Support Group will be meet from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Silver City Senior Center, 205 W. Victoria St. Info: (575) 388-2545.

If you have any questions, please call Maggie at 388-4539 or Marcia at the Senior Center: 388-2545.

Wednesday

The Wellness Coalition's Nonprofit Resource Center Brown Bag will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at 409 N. Bullard St.

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The topic is Is Evidence Based Practice Always the Best Practice? presented by Susan Wilger, MPAff. In this workshop with Wilger, they will explore the pros and cons of "evidence-based practice." Bring your lunch and come learn at the last Brown Bags of spring. Training will resume again in the fall. Cost for a "Brown Bag" is only $10 Info: email Jayne Ash, education coordinator, jayne@wellnesscoalition.org.

Saloon Spaghetti and original songwriter Jam from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Buckhorn Saloon, in Pinos Altos. Info: (575) 538-9911.

Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo will take place Wednesday through Saturday at the Southwest Horsemen's Association, Highway 180 East and Cabellero Road. Rodeo performances start at 8 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., and mutton bustin at 7:30 p.m. The annual rodeo competition features some of the nation s toughest cowboys and toughest bulls. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at gate. Info: (575) 534-5030.

Thursday

Public Service Announcement Media Production Class will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 213 N. Bullard St. Offered by CATS TV. Reservations or info: (575) 534-0130.

Friday

Conservatory of Dance Spring 2012 Recital will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre. Dancing Along Route 66 and Coppelia Ballet. Tickets are $5 and $3 for ages three to 11 and seniors. Info: (575) 538-5865 or (575) 534-4324.

Saturday

A staged play reading of Wolves by Victoria Tester will be performed at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Museum Annex at 302 W. Broadway St. Wolves is the 11th play in Victoria Tester's fifteen-act New Mexico Ghost Play Cycle, which is being performed monthly as a staged reading series in celebration of the New Mexico State Centennial. Genne Sharp-Torres plays the role of Annie. Rhea Melina plays the role of Annie's terrified daughter Happy. Wolves is inspired by a true historical event. Admission is free for this performance, which is recommended for mature audiences only. Space is limited to forty seats and there will be no late seating. Tester continues to cast actors, musicians and singers for the Ghost Cycle, which will run through October 2012. For information, nmghostplaycycle.com.

Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society field trip to Mangas Springs, Glenwood Fish Hatchery and The Catwalk will take place Saturday. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Fine Arts Theater south parking lot. Carpool (via a brief stop at Mangas Springs) to Glenwood, where we will bird around the Fish Hatchery area and then proceed to the Catwalk. Be prepared for 2 to 3 miles total walking, mostly gentle, in what may be hot conditions; bring water, snacks, and lunch. Picnic at the Catwalk and then return to Silver City, aiming to return between 3 and 4 p.m. Info: email info@swnmaudubon.org.